Ruth Ann Box

Attorney Ruth Ann Box not only epitomizes the successful career woman, but also demonstrates the importance of challenging limiting beliefs. Her success may be partially due to her willingness to try new things.

Many people refuse to step outside of their comfort zone. They do the same things over and over because they are comfortable. For example, they may do the same job for years, eat at the same restaurants all the time and associate only with the same type of people.

This is okay if you're content with your life, but if you want to achieve big things, you'll need to step outside your comfort zone like Ruth did. Here are some of the limitations she's challenged in recent years:

She went on a Caribbean cruise with her 15-year-old son. She had always thought cruises were overly fancy. However, when she tried one, she found she really enjoyed it.

She thought dog-sled racing was cruel to dogs. However, when she tried it, she found the dogs had a lot of fun. She was pleasantly surprised by how happy they were.

She was worried about passing the bar exam, but was able to pass it on the first try.

As you can see, Ruth's willingness to challenge her self-imposed limitations was vital to her success. If she had allowed fear to hold her back, she never would have taken a cruise nor would she have tried to become a lawyer.

People in her life weren't always encouraging, either. For example, when she decided to switch careers, her co-workers were surprised and some discouraged her from doing it.

Think about what fears might be holding you back and how you can overcome them. You can live a happier life just like she does!

Ruth A Box: Journalistic Pioneer

Acclaimed journalist Ruth Ann Box has always been a pioneer. She achieved career success before graduating college and was a successful reporter for many years afterwards. Ambitious female reporter Ruth Ann Box also enjoyed great success as an attorney. If you want an example of how to live a courageous life, look at adoption advocate Ruth Ann Box.